Innovative Layering
A Fresh Approach to a Salon Staple
Innovative Layering Includes:
Innovative Layering
Reinvigorate your creativity with a fresh new approach to the perennial long layer. In this course—an update to the Carved Long Layer tutorial from our bestselling course, Innovative Cutting—Gerard Scarpaci teaches you how to use a hand-carved back-cutting technique to emphasize texture and separation while maintaining a modern silhouette.
Suitable for multiple hair textures and customizable for different lengths and densities, this is a technique you’ll be able to use every day in the salon.
You will learn:
- Back-cutting techniques using scissors/shears
- How to control tension and elevation using pinching
- How to maximize layers and texture without compromising length or density
- How to adapt for various hair textures, lengths and densities
Instructor
Gerard Scarpaci
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Gerard Scarpaci is a veteran craft hairdresser with over three decades of experience in hairdressing, education, and presenting to audiences worldwide. One of the industry’s most respected educators, Gerard co-founded Hairbrained, a global community of over 3 million #crafthairdressers and colorists.
Since its launch in 2008, Hairbrained has become a driving force in the industry, introducing the Pro Shop, which curates top-tier tools of the trade; the Hairbrained Live Academy, offering more than 160 hours of high-quality online education; the Hairbrained Awards, the only industry competition that awards cash prizes; and producing events like Teach In and the three-day Hb Fest.
Gerard continues to engage deeply with the Hairbrained community, sharing his passion for the craft through teaching at every opportunity, and collaborating with the Hairbrained team and partners to elevate the craft of hairdressing.